Monday, October 8, 2018

Last Chance in this Farm Bill for Beginning Farmers and Our Farmland

Today over 40% of farmland is rented, leaving farmers at the mercy of their landlords and disincentivizing long-term investments in infrastructure and ecosystems. It’s time for federal policy that sees our remaining farmland as a public good. Our farm bill has expired, and with it the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) has too. BFRDP is a critical program providing new...

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